Hi,
What do you guys think of the ContiTouring Contact tires? I'm looking for something not too expensive in a 205-55/16 size and these seemed to fit the bill. On the TireRack website though, the consumer reviews aren't all that stellar. Are there any other tires that cost about the same that are better? Thanks a lot.

Alex

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1983 300D (parked for four years)
2012 VW Sportwagen TDI Manual
2001 Miata SE
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside

I'm happy with mine on my E420. I have only put about 1000 miles on them but they handle fine for my type of driving. They do seem to be a little noisy but not a disturbing noise. I think a good value for the price.

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95 E420 ( 76K) SOLD
85 380SE(125k)
95 SL500(72k)

My brother has them on his w124 on clk wheels in the exact size. I think that they ride very good.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

I had to replace several sets on 2000 and newer S Class cars with relatively low miles. They were horribly noisy, like semi tires whining.

Gilly

PS I'd go with Michelin MXV4's

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gilly, it could be possible that the S class had a different size, and most likely a higher load rating so the tire probably was a lot stiffer to handle the load from the S class. I was just in my brothers car on the freeway and they are quiet and good riding. The pilot alpins are very loud though.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

TRY DUNLOP SP SPORTS A2.

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benzino

The size I had in mind were 225/60 R 16 98H.
I'm not saying they were "bad" tires realy, but we had this particular noise problems on the S Class. I do know of others who swear by them.

Gilly

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hmm, interesting. I dont really know what else to say.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

They're more expensive, but the Dunlop SP5000's do pretty well as a double-duty sport/touring tire. Very quiet (even when all the way worn), excellent wet traction, although the softer tread compound meant I had to rotate them religiously every 6000 miles thanks to all the medium speed right handers I do on my commute. My first pair lasted about 45k mi over 2 years... if the A2's are anything like the SP5000's, they might be worth a look at that price point.

-anthony

I have the Dunlop Sport A2 on my C230 (205/55/16) and have liked them from the aspect of traction in all conditions dry, wet & snow. They have not provided anywhere near the 50K treadwear warranty though. I am at 15.5K and 1/32 from the wearbars all the way around. They seam to be getting very noisy as they wear and there is at least one that is making a thumping sound but no visable lumps or unusual wear.
I put a set (205/60/15) on my 300E about 3K miles ago and no complaints there (yet). I too was considering the Conti Touring.

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88 300E 250K Sold
2000 C230K Totaled @104K
2003 ML320 156K Sold
2009 E350 4Matic Sport 46K Sold
2011 ML350 60K Sold
2014 GLK350 46k
2012 GL450 55K

I had them on my 16's, agfter roughly 20k miles, they were very worn.

They did not handle great and were noisy for me.

When I got my 17's, I went with kumho ecsta supra 712 tires, couldn't be happier with them so far.

Been almost a year since I got them, and like them.

Alon

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2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

DMarble,

Are your alignment settings ok? Going through a set of tires in 15,000 miles is astonishingly fast, unless you're running very soft rubber or do a lot of track work. Neither of which should be the case with an H-rated tire.

-anthony

You should also check out Bridgestone Turanza LS-H's. Love em.

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1983 300SD
1st In Class - Starfest Concours 2004
1st In Class - StarTrack Concours 2003
1983 300TDT
1985 300D

MBCA - Niagara Section

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll go to Tire Rack and take a look.

Alex

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1983 300D (parked for four years)
2012 VW Sportwagen TDI Manual
2001 Miata SE
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside

Oh, one thing about the Dunlops - they tend to slip a lot when driving over wet metal. Manhole covers, train tracks, be prepared for some wheelspin/sideways movement. Not a ton, but more than other tires I've driven, and enough to cause some raised eyebrows the first couple times. I think it's the tread pattern.

Otherwise, they're GREAT in the rain.

-anthony